NAB Show New York announces powerhouse speaker lineup for event keynote
September 26, 2024

NAB Show New York announces powerhouse speaker lineup for event keynote

Washington, D.C.— The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) is gearing up for the highly anticipated 2024 NAB Show New York, taking place October 9-10 (Education October 8-10) at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. As the premier event for broadcast, media and entertainment on the East Coast, NAB Show New York brings together the industry’s most prominent voices and innovative tech leaders in the media capital of the world.
Just announced is the keynote session with Anjali Sud, CEO of Tubi, in conversation with Peter Kafka, Business Insider’s chief correspondent. Sud will discuss Tubi's rapid growth and its impact on the evolving streaming landscape, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how Tubi is reshaping the TV industry. The session will be recorded live for Kafka’s “Channels” podcast on Vox, giving attendees exclusive access to strategies driving Tubi’s success.

This year’s Show features an impressive lineup of media personalities and journalists including radio and TV host Bobby Bones, who will emcee the NAB Marconi Radio Awards, along with Wall Street Journal senior political correspondent Molly Ball and New York Times national political correspondent Lisa Lerer, who will moderate the Election Coverage Summit.

Speakers represent major media and big brands including ABC, AbelCine, Audacy, AWS, Bloomberg, CBS, Fox Television Stations, Fujinon, iHeart Media, National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, National Women’s Soccer League, NBCUniversal Local, National Women’s Soccer League, NYU, Ross Video and Yahoo Finance. These thought leaders will share insights on critical trends reshaping the industry around AI, the creator economy, live production and sports media.  

"NAB Show New York provides a unique opportunity to dig deeper into the most transformative trends in the industry," said Karen Chupka, executive vice president and managing director, NAB Global Connections and Events. "With its intimate show floor and dynamic programming, attendees will gain access to industry leaders, emerging technologies and insights into what’s next in the creator economy, AI, live production, sports and more."

Media Personalities/Journalists
Molly Ball, senior political correspondent, Wall Street Journal
Bobby Bones, radio and TV personality, The Bobby Bones Show
Alexandra Canal, senior entertainment and media reporter, Yahoo Finance
Patty Jackson, radio host, WDAS/iHeartMedia, Inc.
Peter Kafka, chief correspondent, Business Insider
Lisa Lerer, national political correspondent, New York Times

Media Groups
Liz Alesse, vice president, ABC Audio, ABC News
Lisa Allen, VP and general manager, Gray Media
Colin Benedict, VP of news, Morgan Murphy
Joe Cerone, EVP, local investment, IPG Mediabrands
Ray Chao, SVP & General Manager of Audio and Video at Vox Media
Jeff Cucinell, EVP, digital marketing, iHeartMedia
Sarah Foss, chief technology officer at Audacy
Ian Hill, director of digital audience development, Tegna
Mike McVay, president, McVay Media Consulting
Mary Menna, regional vice president/market manager, Beasley Media Group Boston
Jennifer Mitchell, president, stations and digital, CBS News and Stations
Sahand Sepehrnia, EVP of digital content strategy and business, CBS News, Stations, Entertainment and Sports
Adam Sharp, president & CEO, National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences
Valari Staab, chairman, NBCUniversal Local
Anjali Sud, chief executive officer, Tubi
Sarah Bishop Woods, chief of staff, News Revenue Hub

Content/Production/Film
Gary Adcock, writer, producer, visual artist, Gary Adcock Inc
Matt DeGroot, VP of production, Crooked Media/Pod Save America
Leah Reis-Dennis, VP of podcast content strategy and business development, Audacy
Rich Harrington, CEO & founder, ThinkTap
Sarah Austin Jenness, executive producer, The Moth
Sir Wade Neistadt, 3D character animator and content creator, Sir Wade Neistadt
Colby Tyner, SVP of programming, Radio One and Reach Media
Fernando Vilanova, Cinematographer, fernandovilanova.com
Luisa Winters, artist, musician, editor, graphic designer, Luisa Winters

Sports
Aaron Baughman, fellow & master inventor, IBM
Jason Barrett, president, Barrett Media
Sarah Flynn, Chief Marketing Officer, 35V / Boardroom
Matt Kramer, co-head, CAA Sports Media Group
Amir Gelman, vice president and general manager of the Americas, WSC Sports
Michael McCarthy, senior reporter, Front Office Sports
Bill Ordower, EVP & CLO, National Women’s Soccer League
Doug Perlman, founder and CEO, Sports Media Advisors
Mike Vorkunov, staff writer, NBA and basketball business, The Athletic, New York Times
Jonathan Williamson, executive producer and head of production, Men in Blazers

Creator Economy
Taylor Bell, YouTube creator, Taylor Bell
Jacklyn Dallas, founder, NothingButTech
Brett Dashevsky, founder, Creator Economy NYC
Jasmine Enberg, VP & principal analyst, social media and creator economy, EMARKETER
Colin Rocker, content creator, @careercolin

Visit NAB Show New York to learn more about the valuable discovery, networking and business development at the Show. 

About NAB Show New York
NAB Show New York is the premier East Coast event and marketplace for the broadcast, media, and entertainment industry, held in the media capital of the world, October 9-10 at the Javits Center. Produced by the National Association of Broadcasters and co-located with the AES Show 2024 NY, this intimate gathering connects roughly 12,000 content creators, tech innovators, and business strategists with the latest tools, trends, and technology. This event features cutting-edge solutions for content creation, distribution, and monetization, alongside purposeful networking opportunities and insights from industry leaders, fostering an environment where ideas are born, and partnerships thrive. For more information, visit NABShowNY.com.

About NAB
The National Association of Broadcasters is the premier advocacy association for America's broadcasters. NAB advances radio and television interests in legislative, regulatory, and public affairs. Through advocacy, education, and innovation, NAB enables broadcasters to best serve their communities, strengthen their businesses, and seize new opportunities in the digital age. Learn more at nab.org.